Agency Booking Agreement (Minors)

Minor Talent
(Parent/Guardian Signature)

An independent Producer or Promoter will often hire talent and entertainers for concerts and gigs through the services of a Talent Agency. In the music world, booking agents are different from talent managers. Booking agents are the people that actually book shows for the artists they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the promoters of the shows. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist’s requirements.

This is an extensive ten page, twenty-nine clause legal music contract including but not limited to the following Clauses: confidentiality, consumption of drugs and alcohol, compensation, copyright non-infringement, entertainer merchandise sales, parking, dressing rooms and security.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Producer/Promoter and the Agent is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Agency Booking Agreement
Minor Talent
(Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Talent Name: ________________________________________________
(Print Names)
Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________
Instruments Played: ________________________________________________
Parent Guardian: __________________________________________________
Agent: ___________________________________________________________
Agency: _________________________________________________________
Producer: ________________________________________________________
Production Company: ______________________________________________
Project: __________________________________________________________
(concert, record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, commercial, private party etc)
Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Minor Talent and Agent (herein called the “Minor Talent”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Gig”).
HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Minor Talent and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows:
1. The Minor Talent will perform at the Gigs on the dates and times listed in Appendix “A”.
2. Breaks are as agreed with the Producer before the Gig, or as necessary during the Gig. Minimum breaks are 10 minutes every hour.
3. The Minor Talent shall provide her/his own instruments as recorded above for the Gig. The Minor Talent hereby warrants that her/his instruments are of durable and suitable quality for the Gig. Requirements for electrical outlets, pianos etc. are listed in Appendix “B”.
4. All light and sound equipment and personnel necessary for smooth functioning of the Gig is the sole responsibility of the Producer. Light and sound . . . continued
Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees:
The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Talent, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his/their present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns grant that:
25. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship . . . continued